Monthly Archives: April 2011

Fish Oil Fast Fact 403: Fish Oil Fights Flakes

We’ve all had the occasional evening when we really wish that we had not worn that little black dress. Sure, it looks sharp, but those flakes on your shoulders do not! When the weather gets cold and dry, just about anyone can experience temporary dry, flakey skin. Fish oil, however, can help keep this embarrassing [...]

How Can I be Sure if I’m Taking Enough Fish Oil?

Sometimes I wonder if I’m getting enough fish oil. Sure, I take the prescribed amount on the daily recommendations for my gender, age and weight based on the salmon oil supplement that I prefer, but I still sometimes am curious if I am getting enough. Fish oil can be such a frustrating supplement because if [...]

Fish Oil Fast Fact 402: IBS and Fish Oil

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is an inflammaotry disease of the colon. Patients experience severe gastrointestinal pain on a chronic basis and the symptoms can range from frustrating to nearly crippling. Since IBS is an inflammatory disease, some physicians and researchers believe that a daily dose of fish oil could help patients with IBS. Fish [...]